Monday, May 5, 2014

Tres Leches Cake

It’s Cinco de Mayo today, and it’s time to celebrate.  Of course, we are celebrating properly-with a cake, no less!  It’s a good one too-you won’t forget it.  I will be making it again in no time as this cake now ranks on my top 5 list.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Coconut Cupcakes with Toasted Coconut Frosting

I love Easter.  Marlina is usually home, and this year she actually stayed awake and helped bake cupcakes!  Yes, I felt like I must share this:D  She tells me that she doesn’t take naps at home in PG…but finds my couch way too comfy and calling her name (constantly!).  

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Baked Coconut Shrimp (Healthy!)

I don’t think I’ve posted many shrimp recipes, so this is definitely appropriate.  And it’s a good one!  My mom used to make shrimp all the time and it took years for me to develop an appreciation for it.  Unfortunately, she’s developed a slight allergy to it and can’t have it anymore.  What she used to make with the shrimp I can’t even re-create.  Mhmmm yum!  But trying to get any recipe from her is damn near impossible! J 

Thursday, June 20, 2013

 Samoas Cookies

Have you ever seen a cookie recipe that you fall in love with before even trying?  That’s what happened with these cookies.  I had no idea they were actually an inspired version/re-creation of the famous Girl Guide cookies (although they look slightly different than photos I looked at but I imagine they taste the same).   They have a lot of my favorite ingredients-a buttery shortbread base with a chewy caramel coconut topping and a chocolate drizzle.  They are simply delightful, especially with a big glass of milk!